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AFFORDABLE LIVING

Plans

underway for

Affordable

Senior

Housing site

in downtown

Muskegon
A rendering of an affordable senior housing development that Samaritas is planning to build in
downtown Muskegon at 4 W. Webster Ave.

amaritas is moving forward with a project to build affordable and lakeshore area. The foster care, home-based counseling and
senior housing in downtown Muskegon. A four-story building disability services would all operate out of one location.
Swith 54 apartments for low-income seniors is planned for
4 W. Webster Ave. Office space will occupy the bottom floor of the “The construction process will begin this summer and be completed
roughly $12 million development. by the summer of 2022.” Beals said.

Sam Beals, CEO of Samaritas, says, “Affordable housing continues to Samaritas applied for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
be the most pressing health and human service need in Michigan and award from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
throughout the country. In light of this critical service need and Beals said their application for the Muskegon project was approved.
Samaritas nearly 40 years of providing this service, we are committed
to doing all we can to meet this to the greatest extent possible.”
Reprinted from: MLIVE Author: Rose White
Samaritas operates 15 HUD-subsidized housing campuses in
Michigan, including Christian Manor, a 42-unit senior community in
Muskegon. Muskegon City Planner Mike Franzcak agrees that the Samaritas helps to support our affordable living residents with
downtown area could benefit from an affordable housing site for enrichment programs, transportation assistance and other life
seniors. enhancing activities.

“We think it can highlight some of the exciting things going on Pine If you would like to help in these efforts, please visit
Street,” he said. Samaritas.org/Donate.

The new build on W. Webster Avenue would also allow Samaritas to
consolidate their child and family services in the greater Muskegon

Robert Haggard

Samaritas Affordable Living of Grand Rapids Resident
The newest of Samaritas Affordable Living community now has a new resident and he couldn’t be
happier to be with us.

How did you learn about Samaritas?
My brother and sister-in-law recommended it. I had no idea. No idea!. LOL. They were looking for a
better living experience for me. Because I've been in my apartment for 18 years. I'm just doing it.

How has your experience been with Samaritas so far?
Very good. It's different because I had a house before. The layout is different from what I’m used to,
but I'm getting used to it.
What do you like most about your place?
My bedroom. I like my bedroom because I have everything that I need.

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